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Lara Genealogy & History

Lara is a Spanish habitational surname that came from Lara de los Infantes , a small but important community in the province of Burgos. In 1520, Charles I raised the House of Lara to a position of grandee. According to Lara family history, the Lara family served as viceroys, ambassadors, cardinals, and captain generals. The original coat of arms found in the Lara family genealogy represents two cauldrons with snake-headed handles, declaring the ability of the family to sustain many followers. Variations on the surname include Larrea, Larra, Larras, and Larrinaga. Guillermo Rodriguez Lara was president of Ecuador from 1972-1976.